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Recap from our 2024

Inaugural Learning to Play Conference

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Learning to Play Insights

Click for video: Session 1: Always Trust Your Gut

Learning w/o Centers


 
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Our Facilitator:

Kristen RB Peterson

Kristen is a powerhouse in the world of early childhood education. With a background as a preschool teacher, she's transformed into a content and knowledge entrepreneur, podcaster, and keynote speaker.

Kristen is on a mission to revolutionize early childhood education one playful lesson at a time!

Be inspired by her presence and passion for play-based learning.

Through her engaging keynote address, she will inspire attendees to embrace the power of play, take risks, and infuse creativity into their classrooms. Learn more about Kristen’s support of early childhood educators in their journey to add more play to their practice.

The Highlights

Always Trust Your Cape:

  • Understanding the Impact of Fear on Decision-Making

  • Building Confidence in Developmentally Appropriate Practice

  • Empowering Teachers to Trust Their Intuition and Creativity

Yes, Yes, Yes:

  • Understanding the Importance of Saying “Yes”

  • Embracing the Yes Mindset

No More Penguin Beaks (Embracing Creativity in EC):

  • Understanding the Power of Process Art

  • Empowering Educators to Embrace Process Art

Learning Without Centers:

  • Understanding Play as Learning

  • Engaging with Hands-On Play Centers

  • Becoming Play Detectives

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Together, we are making a difference in the lives of young learners and shaping the future of education.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email learningtoplay@openmindscdc.com.

Thank you, Sponsors!

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